Senior Radiographer

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

27 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Eye check-up vouchers with lenses

Local business discounts

Hospice charity shop discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Cinema Society membership

Personal development and training

Career progression and increments

Free Staff Gym access

Job summary

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital in London seeks a Senior Radiographer to join the busy Imaging Department.

You will perform diagnostic radiography across general x-ray, theatres and fluoroscopy, while contributing to governance, risk management and audit activities to uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in radiography as required.
• Evidence of CPD
• 2 years post-qualification experience in diagnostic imaging
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of decision making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and accurately
• Excellent presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals
• Act as a point of advice for imaging referrers
• Act as a point of advice for patient enquiries regarding their referral
• Acquire diagnostic images and position patients across a full range of presentations
• Operate advanced software on specialised radiological equipment
• Coordinate and prioritise workflow within the department
• Maintain high patient care standards and professional conduct
• Participate in CPD for staff
• Review images with Radiologists and consider supplementary imaging
• Be familiar with imaging equipment applications
• Perform intravenous cannulation and contrast injections on training/competency
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and care
• Liaise with other departments and external sources as needed
• Adapt to changes in service and patient needs
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and ensure service continuity
• Demonstrate problem solving for staffing and service provision

Skills

CPD

Excellent communication

Independent working

Excellent presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diagnostic Diploma of College of Radiographers

BSc Hons in Radiography

Job description

Senior Radiographer

We are currently looking for a dynamic and dedicated Senior Radiographer to join our busy Imaging Department.

The post holder will be responsible for performing a range of diagnostic radiographic procedures as required throughout the Hospital in general x-ray, theatres and Fluoroscopy. You will also be expected to participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including Risk Management, Health and Safety and Audit activities.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.

What would be my responsibilities as Senior Radiographer:

• Assess the clinical justification of Radiography referrals
• Act as a point of advice for imaging referrers
• Act as a point of advice for patient enquiries regarding their referral
• Acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations
• Operate advanced software on specialised Radiological equipment
• Participate in the organisation, co-ordination and prioritisation of the flow of work within the department
• Ensure that a high standard of patient care and high professional standards are maintained throughout the Imaging department
• Participate in a CPD programme for all staff
• Review images and in liaison with Radiologists ensure that supplementary imaging procedures are considered
• Be familiar with the range of technical applications available on Imaging equipment
• Perform intravenous cannulation and manual injection of contrast agent on completion of training and/or hospital competency
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Liaise with other departments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in order to provide a
• Adapt and quickly respond to changes in service, patients or departmental need.
• Trouble-shoot equipment faults and make suitable provision for the service in the event of equipment failure
• Demonstrate a wide range of problem solving skills involving allocation of staff due to absence and associated adequate service provision

Am I the right person for this Senior Radiographer?

• Diagnostic Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc Hons
• Evidence of CPD
• 2 years post qualification experience in diagnostic imaging
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of decision making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and accurately
• Excellent presentation skills

Why apply for this role?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• Free Staff Gym access

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

DBS required: Enhanced.